The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,300
 Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15) Volvo V40 D2 ECO
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 6.1 inches shorter and 0.7 inches narrower.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
70.2
80.4
69.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)
104.2
172
165.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.32 %
Volvo V40 D2 ECO Powershift (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
8P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2 ECO

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
828 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
828 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft